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The Brain Injury Association of Illinois welcomes everyone to attend any support group. Please call the office for additional information regarding support group activities. Why Attend a Support Group Meeting? The purpose of a support group is sharing with and supporting another for the mutual benefit of the total group. Some elements of a support group are: Active, involved listening to others Providing an atmosphere where positive and negative views can be expressed without being judged or labeled An atmosphere that promotes a sense of caring An opportunity to identify needs and to problem solve with others Providing an atmosphere to explore inner feelings An awareness of common needs and strengths Receiving and giving opportunities for others to be understood A place to find courage and to take risks Education and information is shared among the group Group Listings: Canton Fulton County Brain Injury Support Group First Christian Church Contact: Steve Love 309.647.1519 Last Tuesday of the month Carbondale MENTOR – Center for Comprehensive Services Contact: Bill Baumann 618.529.3060 Champaign/Urbana Carle Hospital Contact: Gina Hieser 217.383.6499 or Dawn Henry 217.383.6423 Call for dates and times Chicago – Heads Up Rehab Institute of Chicago Contact: Roberta Winter 312.238.5381 3rd Wednesday/month 1:30-3 PM Chicago – Making Headway Schwab Rehab Hospital Facilitators: Ginny Lazzara and Diana Nawrocki Contact: Ginny Lazzara 708.945.8360 4th Saturday/month 10 AM – Noon Chicago Rush University Medical Center Contact: Marvel Vena 312.563.2703 Wednesdays, 2:30 PM Elk Grove Village Alexian Brothers Medical Center Contact: Lori Walocha 847.437.5500 x 4630 Call for dates and times McHenry - Head Winds Pioneer Center Contact: Mary Lou Philbin 815.759.7013 2nd Monday/month 7-8:30 PM McHenry - Multiple Groups McHenry County Family Services Contact: Kate Brennan, BI Program Coordinator 815.669.2456 Brainy Ladies (Women’s Group) 1st Thursday/month, 9:30 – 11:30am Wise Guys (Men’s Group) Call for dates and times North Shore – Glencoe Glencoe Public Library Contact: Laney Pressman 800.686.2400 x 53141 4th Thursday/month 7 PM Mundelein Lake County CIL Contact: Diana Nelson 847.949.4440 4th Tuesday/month 7:00 PM Munster – CRS Rehab Specialists Contact: Laura Daray 708.531.0099 Call for dates and times Oak Forest Oak Forest Hospital Need physician referral 708.633-4460 Call for dates and times Park Ridge Lutheran General Hospital 10th Floor, Dr.’s Dining Room 847.723.5188 3rd Saturday/month 10-11:30 AM Peoria Brain Injury Group UAW Hall – East Peoria Contact: Chris Hess 309.565.0115 2nd Thursday/month 7:00 PM Prophetstown – BI-Ways Winning Wheels Contact: Karla Belzer 815.537.5168 3rd Saturday/every other month Quincy Brain Trauma Awareness Organization Blessing Hospital Contact: Karen Campbell 217.223.5296 or Margie Williams 217.228.5520 x 6987 Call for dates and times Rockford – Headlines VanMatre HealthSouth Rehab 815.971.9876 3rd Tuesday/month 7:00 PM Springfield – Making Headway in Springfield Memorial Medical Center Contact: Lindsay Price, BI Rehabilitation Team Leader 217.788.3300 4th Saturday/month, 10:30am Westchester CRS Rehab Specialists Contact: Laura Daray 708.531.0099 Call for dates and times Wheaton – Young Adults Support Group Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Contacts: Rima Polikaitis, Pediatric Therapy  630.909.6360, Scott Johnson, Pediatric Psychology 630.909.8600 Call for dates and times Wheaton – HI Hopes Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Contacts: Dr. Nancy Devereux, PhD. 630.909.8607 2nd Tuesday/month 6:30-8 PM For Information regarding support groups in the surrounding states, please call: Brain Injury Association of Indiana (317) 356-7722 Brain Injury Association of Iowa (319) 272-2312 Brain Injury Association of Kentucky (502) 493-0609 Brain Injury Association of Missouri (314) 426-4024 Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin (414) 778-4144 home | about | advocacy | calendar | membership how we can help | how you can help | prevention support | what is brain injury Brain Injury Association of Illinois P.O. Box 64420 Chicago, IL 60664-0420 Phones: 312-726-5699 or  800-699-6443  Fax:312-630-4011